compensate

US /ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪt/
UK /ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪt/
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1.

补偿, 赔偿

give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.

:
The company will compensate employees for their travel expenses.
公司将补偿员工的差旅费。
Nothing can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one.
没有什么能真正弥补失去亲人的痛苦。
2.

弥补, 抵消

reduce or counteract (something undesirable) by exerting an opposite force or effect.

:
His enthusiasm compensated for his lack of experience.
他的热情弥补了经验的不足。
The extra weight of the equipment was compensated by the lighter material of the frame.
设备的额外重量被框架的轻质材料抵消了